May 4, 2005
DCMI has recently heard reports from the community on Canatuan that
mine tailings from TVI's operations have been leaking out into the Lumot
Creek. This creek runs into the Lituban River which, in turn, runs into
the Siocon River and to the coastal area.
One witness has stated that the she saw TVI employees fixing a pipe
that had been deliberately opened in order to let the tailings escape
and prevent flooding. Other witnesses have told us that they when they
were down at Lumot creek they smelt cyanide and saw the creek turn a
reddish colour. They also reported seeing many fish and eels dead and
dying in the water. The witnesses took pictures which they attached
to their report.
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